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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.10, 1,629.13 and 565.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.10, 1,629.13 and 565.93 is: 848.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.10 : 1,629.13 = 565.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.10/1,629.13 = 565.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.10x = 1,629.13 × 565.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.10x = 921,973.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,973.54/1,086.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.88

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